💰Luxury hotel experience|Tibetan style💃|The Ritz-Carlton, Risai Valley
Some experiences may only come once in a lifetime, so when considering accommodation in Jiuzhaigou, although I hesitated for a while, I finally chose this hotel hidden in the valley.
Hidden in the Zhongchagou Valley of Jiuzhaigou County, The Ritz-Carlton, Risai Valley, as the sixth Ritz-Carlton hidden gem hotel in the world, attracts travelers with its unique natural scenery and Tibetan cultural atmosphere. The price per night makes this experience more like a luxurious attempt. Whether it is really worth the money is left for each person to think about.
🎉Hotel Highlights 🎉
1. Environment and Design🏔️✨
The hotel is located high in the valley, surrounded by magnificent mountains. Whether it is the lobby or the room balcony, the view is amazing natural scenery. Especially the stars at night are impressive. The lobby design incorporates Tibetan palace style and mortise and tenon wooden structure, which is distinctive. The villas are scattered on the hillside, with high privacy, and the maple tree trails along the way also add a bit of romance🍂.
2. Room experience 🛏️🛁
The room design continues the Tibetan style, with high privacy and comfort. The minibar is free and the bathroom is equipped with a walk-in bathtub where you can enjoy the valley view while taking a bath🌄. The floor-to-ceiling windows and private balcony in the bedroom allow people to fully integrate into nature.
However, the stay experience was compromised by the details. Fingerprints on the windows, towels not dry enough, towels have a slight odor that doesn't seem disinfected (maybe it's related to the climate). Although the butler's service was enthusiastic, the arrangements seemed chaotic. For example, they repeatedly asked about our willingness to book activities, did not arrange shuttle buses for pick-up according to the scheduled itinerary, and missed items in the room. As soon as we checked in, the housekeeping staff came to provide turndown service, which might have been done half an hour later when we went out for dinner (which we had booked), which affected the overall experience.
3. Activities and cultural experience🎨🧘♀️🌌
The hotel has arranged some cultural and health activities, such as DIY everlasting flower fan making, Tibetan village tour, morning meditation and yoga, etc. The content is relaxing and cultural.
The stargazing activity on the terrace at night is a rare highlight. While admiring the starry sky through the astronomical telescope, you can feel the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Pros❤️
- Excellent views🏞️: The mountains during the day and the stars at night form an unparalleled visual feast.
- High privacy: Single-family villa design, suitable for travelers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle.
- Strong Tibetan cultural atmosphere🎭: Architecture and activities are integrated into local culture, allowing travelers to experience something completely different from city life.
Disadvantages 🥹
- Service details need to be improved 🤔: The housekeeper arrangement is chaotic and fails to reflect the professional level that a super five-star hotel should have.
- Inadequate cleaning and maintenance: Problems such as damp towels and fingerprints on windows affect the stay experience.
- Not cost-effective💸: The activities are limited, and the facilities and services do not fully match the high prices.
The Ritz-Carlton, Risai Valley has a superior natural environment and a strong Tibetan cultural atmosphere. If you're craving a luxurious experience, this is indeed a unique stay that's perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime special experience.
Address: Zhongchagou, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province
Price: About 12,000 yuan per night (check-in at the end of October 2024)🌟
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